David-Alexandru Blede

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Financial Crime & Fraud Associate at Barclays UK – Business Banking
September 1, 2021 - Present
Investigated financial crime cases and fraud-related activity; analyzed accounts using system evidence; collaborated with colleagues to identify PPI indicators; operated with Mainframe, Excel, and Outlook; consistently met daily targets.
Revenues & Benefits Assessor at Northgate Public Services
September 1, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Assessed revenues and benefits entitlement; conducted case investigations and decisions to determine eligibility; maintained accuracy and timely processing.
Decision Maker at Barclays
September 1, 2020 - October 12, 2025
Investigated accounts and addresses for PPI payments; decided whether PPI was present using system evidence; used Mainframe, Excel, and Outlook; supported colleagues and achieved targets.
Customer Advisor at Firstsource
October 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Received training in Telephone and Internet Banking; understood banking terms and procedures; advised and resolved customer problems.
Factory Worker at Decorative Panels Furniture Limited
June 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Factory role; performed assigned tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
Kitchen Worker at Teesside University Students' Union
June 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Handled kitchen operations; assisted with food preparation and ensured cleanliness and safety.
Kitchen Worker at On a Roll Sandwich Company
September 1, 2017 - October 12, 2025
Worked on assembly lines; managed stock flow; operated meat-cutting machines; assisted with cleaning processes.
Assistant Chef at KHUSHI INDIAN BUFFET RESTAURANT LIMITED
February 1, 2017 - October 12, 2025
Assisted in kitchen operations; supported chefs in food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
Night Porter at The Cottage Hotel
September 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025
Overlooked front office, housekeeping, food & beverage, and maintenance during night shifts; handled guest inquiries and ensured security.
Cashier at Profi Cashier
September 1, 2014 - October 12, 2025
Cash handling and point-of-sale operations; gained experience with customer service.
Financial Crime & Fraud Associate at Barclays UK Business Banking
September 1, 2021 - Present
Revenues & Benefits Assesor at Northgate Public Services
September 30, 2021 - October 12, 2025
Decision Maker at Barclays
September 30, 2020 - October 12, 2025
Investigated accounts and addresses to look for PPI payments. Decided whether there was PPI on accounts using system evidence. Operated in Mainframe, Excel, Outlook and many other programs. Helped other colleagues in their investigations into PPI. Achieving targets set on a daily basis.
Customer Advisor at Firstsource
October 31, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Received training in both Telephone and Internet Banking, familiar with banking terms and procedures, able to understand, advise and fix customers’ problems.
Factory Worker at Decorative Panels Furniture Limited
June 30, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Kitchen Worker at Teesside University Students' Union
June 30, 2018 - October 12, 2025
Kitchen Worker at On a Roll Sandwich Company
September 30, 2017 - October 12, 2025
Received training to: - work on the assembly lines - manage and move stock from the Warehouse to other areas - use machines to cut, dice or slice different types of meat - use machines meant for cleaning purposes not only for the work place but for food also
Assistant Chef at KHUSHI INDIAN BUFFET RESTAURANT LIMITED
February 28, 2017 - October 12, 2025
Night Porter at The Cottage Hotel
September 30, 2015 - October 12, 2025
As a Night Porter, I was responsible for all of the hotel’s departments during the night, including the Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and Maintenance. My job was to make sure the hotel functioned well. I was working night-shifts on a full-time basis, handling all customer enquiries effectively and efficiently, dealing with complaints and other issues which appeared during the day as well as overseeing the safety and security of the hotel, all while cleaning, hoovering and polishing around the hotel.
Cashier at Profi Cashier
September 30, 2014 - October 12, 2025
Undertook work experience as a cashier, learned how to handle money and use a cash register efficiently.

Education

Master's degree, 3D Games Art at Teesside University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Computer Games Art at Teesside University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Graphic Design at Liceul de Artă Sibiu
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Master's degree, 3D Games Art at Teesside University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Computer Games Art at Teesside University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Graphic Design at Liceul de Artă Sibiu
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education